Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- Former French President Giscard d’Estaing died, he was 94 years old. Representatives of the former French leader confirmed that his death was caused by complications related to Covid-19. The politician died surrounded by his family members, according to the BBC.

A large apartment in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, in which Giscard d’Estaing, who died on Wednesday, lived, breathed history: portraits of the last four Louis, sculptures, antique furniture, a view from the window of an old courtyard in Italian style. He himself was part of the history of France and Europe.

Valery Giscard d’Estaing lived longer than any of the twenty presidents of the French Republic: 94 years. He spent the most time in retirement: 39 years.

Compatriots called him simply "Ex" and understood who they were talking about. With a short break (François Mitterrand left the post for health reasons and lived after that for about eight months) Valery Giscard d’Estaing from 1981 to 2007 remained the only former president of France.